Donna Farrington, 85, of West Allis passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2021.
Born in Milton Junction, WI on December 30, 1935, she was the daughter of John and Marie (Fiedler) Murphy. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Farrington for 38 years. Dear mother of Mary Farrington of St. Francis, Jane Farrington of Branford, CT and Patti (Dave Morris) Farrington of West Allis. Loving grandmother of Stefanie (Alec) Barnett of New York, NY, Robert Farrington Schaefer of Chicago, IL and James Farrington Schaefer of Branford, CT. Cherished sister of Sue (Bill) Scherwitz, Bob (Bonnie) Murphy and Mary (Jim) Quade and sister-in-law of Bill Manthey. She was preceded in death by sisters Judy Manthey, Nola Reilly and Anne Marie Murphy, brother Greg Murphy and son-in-law Michael J. Schaefer. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and longtime friends.
Donna graduated from Milton Union High School in 1953. After high school, she graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and after raising her children she returned to her nursing career. Donna worked in a variety of healthcare settings as a kind and compassionate caregiver.
Visitation on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 3:00 PM -7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Additional visitation on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM at Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M. Interment Services to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Saint Matthias Catholic Parish, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53227 or Clement Manor, 3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI, 53228.